Qualitative Research and Research Design Basics

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on qualitative research, research types, characteristics, and the overall research process.

Qualitative Research

An approach that explores human feelings, behaviors, and meanings through words, open-ended questions, and observations.

Quantitative Research

A research approach focused on numerical measurement, patterns, and statistical relationships using surveys or experiments.

Naturalistic (Qualitative Characteristic)

Studying people in their real-life environments without manipulating conditions.

Inductive Reasoning (Qualitative Characteristic)

Building theories from specific observations rather than testing pre-set hypotheses.

Holistic Perspective

Looking at phenomena as a whole rather than isolating single variables.

Personal Immersion

The researcher’s deep involvement with participants to gain richer understanding.

Empathic Neutrality

Balancing empathy with objectivity while interpreting participants’ experiences.

Flexible Design

The ability of qualitative studies to adapt methods as new data emerge.

Narrative Review

Qualitative method that collects and tells personal stories to reveal meaning.

Grounded Theory

Method that generates new theories directly from systematically collected data.

Phenomenology

Qualitative approach that explores and describes lived experiences of individuals.

Ethnography

In-depth study of cultures or social groups through prolonged fieldwork.

Historical Review

Qualitative analysis of past events to understand causes and developments.

Phenomenological Method

A deep focus on an individual’s subjective experience to uncover essential meanings.

Research (General Definition)

A systematic process of gathering and analyzing information to answer questions or solve problems.

Basic Research

Inquiry aimed at expanding general knowledge and developing theories without immediate practical application.

Applied Research

Research conducted to solve specific, real-world problems using existing knowledge.

Research Proposal

A detailed plan outlining the topic, objectives, and methods of a study before it begins.

Data Collection

The process of gathering information or evidence for a study.

Data Analysis

Examining and interpreting collected data to draw meaningful conclusions.

Research Ethics

Principles that require honesty, respect, and responsibility throughout the research process.